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Traveling to Hong Kong for the First Time
Hong Kong is an evocative blend of its colonial past and its Chinese present. The main island is a fantastic visual of tall skyscrapers competing with each other to reach up high. The lights from these reflected in the glittering waters of the bay are an impressive sight at night. The luxury hotels are sometimes old colonial houses and can be a marvel to visit and may transport you to a different era.
By Lana Omelic8 years ago in Wander
The Concrete Perception of Surfing in Los Angeles
Through the obscureness of battling for waves and escaping airborne Wavestorm surfboards bought for $100 at Costco, I have achieved my own personal sort of paradise whilst surfing in Los Angeles County. Within the deluge of dilettante crowds, set on riding one wave simply to tell their friends back in Oklahoma that they are now a surfer, I have found the anonymity enlightening. Inside the depths of America’s inner cities, pseudo-individuality is brought upon by the commotion of everyday life. Another city light illuminates, a siren clangs on the ears, and a cheerless tenant’s scream echoes from their windowsill through the interurban boulevards; and as this happens, strangers' faces shift past one’s vision anonymously. No one knows who you are except for your shadow inside the vastness of concrete essence. Whatever the emotion is that translates into this feeling of ambiguity is how I have managed to keep surfing somewhat metaphysical for myself. Eavesdropping on the conversations in the lineup as sets of waves pass them by, sounds of the cars honking at one another on the freeway above, and the twinkle of the city lights that begin to touch the horizon at dusk, all highlight the existence of city dwelling in the water. It is a beautiful thing, really, shifting past out-of-stater’s faces while paddling out, weaving through a crowded intersection of traffic on a rising tide, all while knowing that the best guy out and the worst guy out are equals in the flocks and herds of “surfers."
By J.D. stroud8 years ago in Wander
What Makes Disneyland Truly Magical Part 1
Whether you are a long-time visitor of Disneyland or you are doing research before you go for the very first time, I'm sure a lot of you are wondering if it is all it's cracked up to be. I read a comment once that said: "My kids would have had just as much fun at the hotel pool... [the park] isn't worth it." Obviously, this person missed a few things! There are a lot of attractions at Disneyland and if you are too busy trying to ride hop, visit Anna and Elsa, or saving a seat for the parade, you will miss out on what I believe makes Disneyland a truly magical place. Imagineers (the people who create Disney parks, movies, and merchandise) put a lot of quaint and enchanting details that you will miss if you aren't looking for them. In this article, I will share with you a few of those details as you enter the park. I will be writing a list like this for every land of Disneyland Park in following articles. SO, let's get started!
By Kathryn C. 8 years ago in Wander
The History of Waterloo Station
Waterloo Station was built in 1948 and originally it wasn’t designed to be a terminating station; instead, it was an extension from Nine Elms Station. The station was built by London and South Western Railway and was originally called “Waterloo Bridge.” But in 1886, it officially changed its name to Waterloo Station.
By Interesting Stories8 years ago in Wander
Traveling at 20-Something
At the ripe age of 19, I traveled with a good friend of mine to the city of Madrid, Spain, to indulge in the magnificent culture and serve through missions. We saved every penny, support raised for months, and then eventually hopped on the plane for our eight hour flight. We spent a few weeks taking in the architecture, new people, and amazing cuisine.
By Audrey Addison8 years ago in Wander
What I Wish I Knew Before My International Travel
You've seen pictures of your friends and family traveling out of the country. Social media depicts an amazing experience that went exactly as planned. They swam with dolphins, made new friends, tried new food, and to top it all off, it only cost them "$5." OK, that last part is an exaggeration, but it always seems that everyone I know is able to travel and do more, and through it all, they found some incredible deals on flights.
By Aaron Simon8 years ago in Wander
Immigrating to Canada: A Descriptive Narrative of My Personal Experience
Immigration is a word that sometimes evokes controversy among certain groups of people or some countries. This controversy is usually due the political nature of the discussion the immigration subject brings forth. Some say immigration takes away jobs from native-born individuals, others say immigration boosts up the crime rate of the country while some even say immigrants don't pay taxes but considering this matter without understanding first the historical/economical background data available will lead you to a false conclusion.
By Fernando Gadelha8 years ago in Wander
Vienna, Austria
This past year I lived abroad as an au pair and travelled many places. Though everywhere I travelled to was incredible in its own way, Vienna, Austria, was one of my favorites. Traveling alone is a great experience that I would recommend to anyone if they feel comfortable, but meeting a travel buddy along the way is even better! On my bus ride from Prague to Vienna, I met a girl by the same name as me and we ended up making our way through Vienna together.
By Amanda Campo8 years ago in Wander
